a. [ F. premier, fr. L. primarius of the first rank, principal, fr. primus the first. See Primary, Prime, a. ]
n. The first minister of state; the prime minister. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖a. fem. [ F., prop. fem. of premier first. See Premier, a. ] First; chief;
v. i.
v. t.
n. The office of the premier. [ 1913 Webster ]